Dutch Influence on American History Quiz

What was the name of the Dutch colony that had a significant impact on American history?

• New Netherland

• New England

• New France

• New Spain

Who was the admiral that led the Dutch fleet to attack Virginia in the 17th century?

• Christopher Columbus

• Abraham Cranston

• Francis Drake

• Henry Hudson

Which country took control of New Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

What event led to the official achievement of American independence in 1783?

• The Second Anglo-Dutch War

• The French Revolution

• The War of 1812

• The American Revolution

Who began the translation of the 12,000 pages of documents left behind by New Netherland?

• Yanni Fenima

• Charles Gehring

• Thomas Jefferson

• Aaron Burr

In what year did New York City change the year on its seal to 1625?

• 1915

• 1664

• 1776

• 1625

What was the trait of the beaver that was one of the main reasons for Dutch colonization of the region?

• Speed

• Intelligence

• Strength

• Fur

Which state has a 7th grade (and 4th grade) class emphasizing the influence of the Dutch on New York and the United States?

• Texas

• New York

• California

• Virginia

What did the 1911 fire destroy along with the translation of the New Netherland documents?

• New York State Library

• New Amsterdam City Hall

• Virginia State Capitol

• Boston Public Library

What is the name of the book that several essays and journals have been written based on the translations of New Netherland documents?

• The Island at the Center of the World

• The Dutch Influence on America

• The Lost History of New Amsterdam

• The Forgotten Dutch Colony